Avoid crashes - Tips and tricks

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There's never a good time for a crash, and when Firefox crashes in the middle of something important it can be really frustrating. Luckily, we've got some easy things you can do to avoid crashes and keep Firefox running in tip-top shape. For the tech savvy, we've got articles that will help you troubleshoot and solve specific problems. And don't worry if you need extra help with any of this, we have a community of volunteers standing by.

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Update your software

Crashes can be caused by different programs running on your computer. Making sure they are all up to date on a regular basis will help you avoid crashes and keep your computer secure and running great.

Update Firefox:To check for Firefox updates, go to the top of the Firefox window, click the Help menu and select About Firefox.To check for Firefox updates, go to the top of the Firefox window and click the Firefox button, go over to the Help menu and select About Firefox.To check for Firefox updates, go to the menu bar, click the Firefox menu and select About Firefox.Click the menu button
, click help
and select About Firefox.On the menu bar, click the Firefox menu and select About Firefox. See Update Firefox to the latest version for details.

Update your plugins: Go to our Plugin Check page and follow the links to update any plugins that are out of date.

Update WindowsOS Xyour system: Make sure you have all of the latest security and stability fixes. Go to the Start menu, select All Programs and then Windows Update.Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update....Go to the System menu, down to Administration and select Update Manager.